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Diabetes Treatment Costs Rise; Many Diabetics Cannot Keep Up

Despite being diagnosed with diabetes just a few months ago, Perdue University graduate student Kristen Imboden, 22, is already disobeying doctor's orders. Diabetics are encouraged to check their blood glucose levels several times a day to stay healthy. But Imboden admitted, "I've found myself testing [glucose levels] less frequently, so I don't run out of testing strips." Imboden is not trying to rebel; rather, she is trying to budget. She is currently able to afford her medication under... Full Story
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